overseer
Adversarial review of PRs and diffs before merge. Use when finishing a PR, before merging to main, or user says 'review this diff', 'check this PR', 'is this ready to merge'. Detects slop, security issues, inconsistencies.
Best use case
overseer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Adversarial review of PRs and diffs before merge. Use when finishing a PR, before merging to main, or user says 'review this diff', 'check this PR', 'is this ready to merge'. Detects slop, security issues, inconsistencies.
Teams using overseer should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/overseer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How overseer Compares
| Feature / Agent | overseer | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Adversarial review of PRs and diffs before merge. Use when finishing a PR, before merging to main, or user says 'review this diff', 'check this PR', 'is this ready to merge'. Detects slop, security issues, inconsistencies.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# /overseer — Code Review ## Usage ``` /overseer # review current branch diff /overseer src/api/ # review specific path /overseer --pr 123 # review specific PR ``` ## Process 1. Get the diff: `git diff main...HEAD` (or specific PR/path) 2. Read CLAUDE.md for project conventions 3. Review each changed file for: ### Security - SQL/command injection - XSS vulnerabilities - Exposed secrets or API keys - Missing input validation - Unsafe file operations ### Quality - Functions >50 lines - Nested conditionals >3 levels - Duplicated logic - Missing error handling - Unused imports or dead code ### Consistency - Follows project conventions (from CLAUDE.md) - Code style matches existing files - Tests included for new features - Naming is consistent ## Output ```markdown ## Overseer Review: [feature/fix name] **Score**: X/10 | Severity | Issue | Location | Fix | |----------|-------|----------|-----| | High | ... | file:line | ... | **Verdict**: APPROVE (>=8) or FIX REQUIRED (<8) ``` ## Rules - Score 8-10: approve - Score 5-7: fix required, provide specific suggestions - Score 1-4: block merge, detailed issues listed - Never approve hardcoded secrets - Never approve code without tests for new features
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